KRONES AG (KRN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KRN - DE0006335003 - Common Stock
125.8 EUR
+0.4 (+0.32%)
KRN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 106 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making KRN a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. KRN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make KRN suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KRN had positive earnings in the past year.
KRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KRN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KRN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KRN's Return On Assets of 6.04% is amongst the best of the industry. KRN outperforms 80.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.60%, KRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.42% of the companies in the same industry.
KRN has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.73%) than 84.91% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KRN is in line with the industry average of 8.59%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.37%) for KRN is below the current ROIC(11.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.04% | ||
| ROE | 14.6% | ||
| ROIC | 11.73% |
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
KRN's Profit Margin of 5.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRN outperforms 65.09% of its industry peers.
KRN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRN has a Operating Margin (7.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRN's Gross Margin of 53.11% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRN outperforms 69.81% of its industry peers.
KRN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.26% | ||
| GM | 53.11% |
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRN is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KRN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
KRN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KRN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KRN has an Altman-Z score of 3.10. This indicates that KRN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KRN (3.10) is better than 75.47% of its industry peers.
KRN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KRN's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.01 is amongst the best of the industry. KRN outperforms 99.06% of its industry peers.
KRN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KRN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRN outperforms 98.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC7.2%
2.3 Liquidity
KRN has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that KRN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KRN has a Current ratio (1.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that KRN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.11, KRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.82% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 96.42% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, KRN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.25% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.82%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%0.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.25%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%0.57%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KRN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.52% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.04% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.7%
EPS Next 2Y12.99%
EPS Next 3Y12.12%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue Next Year7.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.14%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
Revenue Next 5Y6.04%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.81, KRN is valued correctly.
KRN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRN is cheaper than 74.53% of the companies in the same industry.
KRN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.10.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.24, the valuation of KRN can be described as very reasonable.
67.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.52), we can say KRN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KRN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of KRN may justify a higher PE ratio.
KRN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.12% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.14
EPS Next 2Y12.99%
EPS Next 3Y12.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KRN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.03%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.62, KRN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, KRN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KRN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.29%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
28.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KRN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.58%
EPS Next 2Y12.99%
EPS Next 3Y12.12%
FRA:KRN (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
125.8
+0.4 (+0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.97B
Revenue(TTM)5.46B
Net Income(TTM)287.32M
Analysts81.11
Price Target156.06 (24.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.03% |
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
DP28.58%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.44%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.73%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.44%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)1.18%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)7.58%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)11.77%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.64%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.67%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.88%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.17%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.34%
PT rev (1m)-3.25%
PT rev (3m)-2.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.75 | ||
| P/B | 2.02 | ||
| P/tB | 2.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.3 |
EPS(TTM)9.11
EY7.24%
EPS(NY)11.2
Fwd EY8.9%
FCF(TTM)6.09
FCFY4.84%
OCF(TTM)11.7
OCFY9.3%
SpS172.96
BVpS62.29
TBVpS44.34
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.14
Graham Number112.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.04% | ||
| ROE | 14.6% | ||
| ROCE | 16.18% | ||
| ROIC | 11.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.27% | ||
| OM | 7.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.26% | ||
| GM | 53.11% | ||
| FCFM | 3.52% |
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.79%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.31%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y40.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y36.18%
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 59.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 66.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.1 |
F-Score8
WACC7.2%
ROIC/WACC1.63
Cap/Depr(3y)96.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.82%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%0.91%
EPS Next Y14.7%
EPS Next 2Y12.99%
EPS Next 3Y12.12%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.25%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%0.57%
Revenue Next Year7.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.14%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
Revenue Next 5Y6.04%
EBIT growth 1Y19.62%
EBIT growth 3Y28.43%
EBIT growth 5Y39.26%
EBIT Next Year61.93%
EBIT Next 3Y24.54%
EBIT Next 5Y15.74%
FCF growth 1Y28.44%
FCF growth 3Y3.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y35.92%
OCF growth 3Y8.72%
OCF growth 5Y35.97%
KRONES AG / KRN.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KRN.DE.
What is the valuation status of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KRONES AG (KRN.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KRN stock?
KRONES AG (KRN.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is KRONES AG?
The financial health rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of KRONES AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.58%.